131 1011 Universal Joint How To Fix - snap Ring Close Up - Photo 02

Snap rigs are what secure the U-joint in place. In driveline applications the U-joint snap rings are generally located on the outside of the caps; on front axleshafts look for the snap rings to be located between the joint cap and body. If you don't have a set of snap-ring pliers, a good set of needle-nose pliers and a small flathead screwdriver can remove and install the rings.